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Andreason, Lynda Braithwaite
Lynda Braithwaite Andreason ROY - Lynda Braithwaite Andreason, 57, passed away
Tuesday, March 29, 2005. She was born July 24, 1947 in Price, Utah, the
daughter of Lynn C. and Latone Stewart Braithwaite. She was a member of the
Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints Roy 11th Ward. Lynda was a very
loving and giving person. She had many hobbies. Surviving are her children:
Rodney (Debie) Magoon, Roy; Michelle (Todd) Blanchard, Layton; brothers and
sisters Betty Sackett, Larry Braithwaite, Joyce Winesburg, Melvin Braithwaite,
Ruth Wingert, Jane Sorenson, and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death
by her husband Vynn Andreason. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April
2, 2005 at 11 a.m. at Myers Mortuary in Roy, 5865 South 1900 West. Family and
friends may call on Saturday from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. prior to services.
Interment, Memorial Gardens of the Wasatch. In lieu of flowers, the family
requests donations be made to Myers Mortuary to help with funeral exp enses.
Send condolences to family at www.myers-mortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 3/31/2005.

Bird, Jerry (Memoriam)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF JERRY BIRD May 24, 1945 - March 31, 2004DADYou're in our
hearts and thoughts, and we feel your spirit with us. We know you have been
with us every step of the way. Just know that we love and miss you. Forever
and Always, Your Girls, Michelle, Bridgette, Jodi, and families.
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 3/31/2005.

Bird, Jerry (Memoriam)
IN MEMORY OF JERRY L. BIRD MAY 25, 1945 - MARCH 31, 2004 Jerry, You mean so
much to us. You was a husband, Father, Grandfather and most of all a best
friend. You brought so much love and joy to our lives. There is so much we can
say about what a wonderful man you were. But for those of us who knew you
don't have to explain. Even though we don't have you in our lives anymore we
are very grateful for all the loving memories we have. There is not a minute
that goes by that we don't miss you. We love you, Jody, Amber, Becca, Hunter,
Ron, Ray, Kathy and all your dear friends.
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 3/31/2005.

Brimhall, Kermit Eugene
Kermit Eugene Brimhall OGDEN - Our beloved husband, father, grandfather,
brother and uncle, finished his last work on this earth, Monday, March 28,
2005, surrounded by his loving family. He died of natural causes at the age of
81. Kerm was born July 18, 1923, in Vernal, Utah, to Jenny Bowthorpe and Earl
Brimhall. He married the love of his life, Myrna Nayon Smuin, on November 10,
1954. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple. They
celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 2004. He was a general contractor
and heavy equipment operator, building and developing in the Davis and Weber
County area for 40 years. He loved to camp, hunt and fish, and to spend time
outdoors with his family and friends. Being a member of The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints Church, he spent several years as a Scoutmaster in
West Point and helped many young men earn the rank of Eagle Scout. He had many
fond memories of his work with the Boy Scouts. His favorite past t ime was
helping anyone in need of fixing or building anything. He was always available
to help someone in need. He is remembered for his generosity, kindness,
honesty and strength. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Nayon;
three daughters, Jeri Daines, Ogden; Rea Jane Brimhall, Salt Lake City; Tami
(Mike) Draper, South Weber; three sons, Joseph (Ami), Camas, Washington; Jeff
(Carrie), West Point; Brent (Terri), Clinton; 22 grandchildren; 13
great-grandchildren; a brother, Keith (Mariam), Ogden; and a sister, Mary
(William) Backus, Clinton. Kerm was preceded in death by his parents, a
brother, Adair Brimhall, two sisters, Virginia and Edna, and one grandchild,
Benjamin Earl Brimhall. Funeral services will be held Friday at 11:00 a.m. at
Lindquist's Roy Mortuary, 3333 West 5600 South. Friends and family may call on
Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., and Friday from 9:45 to 10:45 at the
mortuary. Interment, West Point City Cemetery. E-mail condolences to the
family at lrm@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 3/30/2005 - 3/31/2005.

Cravens, Jason Wayne (Memoriam)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR LITTLE MAN JASON WAYNE CRAVENS March 31, 1980 -
September 24, 1995The twinkle in your eyes, the little sounds you made, are
tucked away inside our hearts and never will they fade. You're with us
everyday, we're never far apart. Death snatched you from our arms...but never
from our hearts. Happy 25th Birthday Baby. We love and miss you with all our
hearts. All our Love - Dad and Mom
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 3/31/2005.

Dobson, Andrea
Andrea Dobson LAYTON - Andrea Dobson, age 21, passed away on March 29, 2005.
She was born November 22, 1983 in Ogden, Utah the daughter of the late Thomas
R. and Carla Fuzari Dobson. Andrea loved her family very much and kept
everyone smiling at all times. She lived a very wonderful life and has touched
numerous people. She lived in Brazil for eight months and she was very fluent
in Portuguese. She excelled in drawing, painting, writing and acting. She was
our little Drama Queen. She was able to lighten up any room with her beautiful
smile and charismatic personality. She had many friends and she will be missed
by all. Surviving are her mother Carla, sisters, Paula, Danielle, two
brothers, John J., Michael, brother-in-law, Jesse Bruce, sister-in-law,
Brandis O'Toole Dobson, grandmothers, Ivers Fuzari, Juanita Talbot and fiance,
Michael Mendenhall. She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas, two
grandparents Carmo Fuzari, and J. Tabolt. Funeral services will be held Sat
urday, April 2, 2005 at 2 p.m. at Lindquist's Layton Mortuary, 1867 No.
Fairfield Road with Bishop David Butler, officiating. Friends and family may
call Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. at the
mortuary. Interment, Lindquist's Memorial Park at Layton, 1867 No. Fairfield
Road. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Wells Fargo Bank in the
Andrea Dobson Memorial Trust Fund. e-mail condolences to the family at
llm@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 3/31/2005.

Duncombe, David
David M. Duncombe David M. Duncombe of Paradise, California passed away March
26th 2005. He was born October 9, 1921 in Taber Alberta Canada, a son of
George David, and Doris Rumble. He was raised in Logan and Ogden. David joined
the National Guard in 1939, he then joined the Army Air Corps and learned to
fly, his life long dream. He married Marjorie Markham on March 27th, 1943.
David was proud of his Mormon heritage and spoke often to his children of the
pioneers trek to Utah. He served in World War II as a combat veteran and
retired after 25 years of service with a rank of Major. He served in the
European Theater and flew 35 missions over Germany as a Bombardier and
Navigator. He and his family lived and traveled to many countries. David was a
popular violinist in the Ogden area and played in Symphony's over the past 25
years. Music was his life. David is survived by his wife Margie and daughter
Kay Millette, and son Mike (Brenda), six grandchildren, one grandson in-law
(Anthony), a nd seven great-grandchildren. David also leaves behind one
brother and sister in Roy, Utah, Donald Duncombe (Karen) and Doris Borger, and
many nieces and nephews throughout Utah. David is preceded in death by his
parents, three brothers, Roy, Ted, and Bud, and one sister, Shirley Hadley. A
memorial service is being held today, March 31st, 2005 in Paradise,
California.
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 3/31/2005.

Eby, Kayden C.
Kayden C. Eby 2000 - 2005 Our handsome little boy returned to the arms of his
Heavenly Father on March 29, 2005. Kayden Christopher Eby was born October 2,
2000 in Bountiful, Utah. He was a special little boy who touched the hearts of
everyone who came in contact with him. Kayden is survived by his father and
mother, Eric and Christina Eby and sister, Kennedy of Roy, grandparents John
and Diane Eby, serving a mission in Chili, Carol Manning of Kaysville, Stan
and Marcy Manning of Bountiful and many loving aunts, uncles and cousins. He
was preceded in death by his brothers, Connor and Kimball and now the three of
them walk together in heaven as witnesses of truth. Funeral services will be
held Friday, April 1, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at the Russon Brothers Mortuary, 295
North Main, Bountiful, Utah where friends and family may call one hour prior
to services. Interment - Farmington City Cemetery. Online guest book at
www.russonmortuary.com.
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 3/31/2005.

Fickett, Norman Hugh
Norman Hugh Fickett LAYTON - Norman Fickett, 75, passed away March 29, 2005.
He was born July 31, 1929 in Steuben, Maine the son of Forrester Fickett and
Lottie Stanley. He married Alline Odd on May 5, 1951, in Kaysville, who
preceded him in death on April 20, 1987. He was a member of the L.D.S. Layton
Ward and was a recent convert. He was a faithful and loyal home teacher. He
loved to be in service of those in need. Norman served in the U.S. Air Force
during the Korean War. He was a true blue patriotic Republican. He was active
in the V.F.W., American Legion and served as past President of the Eagles. He
also worked in cub and boy scouts. Norman enjoyed hunting, fishing, the
outdoors, and woodwork. He loved to travel and had a great love for working on
cars. He was known for his sense of humor and a unique perspective of life. He
was survived by his sons, Craig (Anita), Laural Hill, FL; Scott (DaNece),
Syracuse; Guy (Paula), Laural Hill, FL; daughter Jill (Hamid) Mojabi, Sal t
Lake City; 21 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Arlene
(Robert) Benedict, Steuben, Maine; and Janice (John) Parkin, Gardiner, Maine .
He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, three brothers, and one sister.
Funeral services will be held Friday, April 1, 2005 at 2 p.m. at Lindquist's
Kaysville Mortuary, 400 N. Main. Friends and family may call Friday from 12:30
to 1:45 p.m. at the mortuary. Interment, Kaysville City Cemetery. e-mail
condolences to the family at llm@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 3/30/2005 - 3/31/2005.

Fikstad, Howard
Howard FikstadLAYTON - Howard Fikstad, 85, passed away Monday, March 28, 2005
at his home. Surrounded by his wife and family. Released from this life after
struggling with Lewy Body Dementia. He was born April 25, 1919 in Rexburg, ID;
the son of Gilman Fikstad and Lena Luthy Olsen. He was raised by his father
Gilman and Rangna Fikstad. Howard graduated from East High School and attended
Salt Lake Community College. Howard married Maria Martha Prahl on February 1,
1939 in Farmington. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake City
LDS Temple on June 25, 1965. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints. He was a member of the Layton Eagles for many years. Howard
enjoyed fishing, boating, camping, gardening, hunting, square dancing,
bowling, walking and spending time with his family. Surviving are his wife,
two sons and seven daughters; LaRae (Jim) Larsen, Pleasant Grove; Jean (Val)
Morgan, Layton; Glennda (Blair) Taylor, Plain City; Howard Larry (P at)
Fikstad, East Layton; Geraldine (Frank) O'Farrell, Taylorsville; Cindy (Dan)
Holbrook, West Point/Farmington; Jill (Steve) Lamb, Hooper; Glenn David
(Janae) Fikstad, Kaysville; Sherrie (Sean) Tutorow, West Point; 45
grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren, and
brother, Lorin Fikstad. Preceded in death by his father, mother, step-mother,
Rangna Fikstad, brother, Glenn Durfee, two granddaughters, Teresa Ranee and
Jodie Lynn Larsen, one grandson, Shayne Carnahan and daughter-in-law, Sandra
Fikstad. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 2, 2005 at 11 a.m. at
Lindquist's Layton Mortuary, 1867 No. Fairfield Road. Friends and family may
call Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. at the
mortuary. Interment, Lindquist's Memorial Park at Layton, 1867 No. Fairfield
Road. The family would like to give special thanks for the tender loving care
given by the staff at Orchard Cove in Bountiful, and Dr. John Taylor and
staff. e-mail condolences to the family at llm@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 3/30/2005 - 3/31/2005.

Fisher, Velma Munn
Velma Munn Fisher 9/29/1918 - 3/28/2005 WEST POINT - On Monday, March 28, our
beautiful angelic mother, Velma Irene Munn Fisher, returned home to God and
her savior whom she loves. She was a queenly example of kindness, purity,
love, charity and patience to all. She had a smile and a kind word for
everyone, and was not capable of guile. She is very dear to all her children
and grandchildren. We will sorely miss her sweet presence, but are thankful
her final trial is finished. We know a grand reunion of loving family and
friends is taking place in heaven. Joy will be hers, and she will be
especially happy to see her Blaine. Velma was an active member of the Church
of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints all her life, serving faithfully in many
positions in Sunday School, Relief Society, Primary and MIA. She was employed
in the grocery business for numerous years. She was preceded in death by her
eternal companion, Blaine Fisher. They were married December 16, 1938 in the
Salt Lake Temple, and were together for 63 years. Two grandsons, Adam Fisher
and Ryan Furness, also preceded her in earthly graduation. She is survived by
her six children, Dan (Merle) Fisher, Kathleen (Mike) Furness, Mary Denhalter,
Patricia (Tom) Regan, Mike (Becky) Fisher, and David Fisher, 20 grandchildren
and eleven great-grandchildren. Thank you sweet mom for your awesome heritage
and example of righteousness and love, your decades of hard work for our
benefit, the thousands of jars of home canned food, the endless number of
meals you cooked for us and anyone else you knew was in need. Thank you for
blessing our lives over and over again. You are the perfect mother and we
can't wait to hug you again. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 1,
2005 at 11 a.m. at the West Point 5th Ward, 300 North 3500 West. Family and
friends may call on Thursday at Myers Mortuary in Roy, 5865 South 1900 West
from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Friday at the church from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. prior to
services. Int erment, West Point Cemetery. Send condolences to family at
www.myers-mortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 3/30/2005 - 4/1/2005.

Gamble, Glen
Glen Gamble PRESTON, Idaho - Glen Gamble, 87, died March 30, 2005, at his home
in Preston, Idaho. He was born October 20, 1917, in Preston to John William
and Mary Wells Gamble and lived his entire life there. He married Grace D.
Carter on December 3, 1937, in the Logan LDS Temple. They made their home in
Preston where they raised their eight children. Glen was a farmer and worked
at Anderson Lumber. His career as a building contractor began in 1948 when he
undertook the building of a new home for the widow of one of his friends who
had suddenly passed away. From that time onward he built or remodeled more
than 80 structures in the Preston and Franklin county area. He constructed
numerous homes, churches, a service station, a seminary, many dairy barns, and
other structures. He was a very talented builder whose work was largely done
before the day of prefabricated roof trussed and pre-built cabinets. He built
everything from the ground up and took great pride in his work. Almost every s
treet in Preston, Idaho has a home or some other building built by him. He
served on the Preston City Council for six years and was mayor of Preston for
four years. He was active in the LDS Church and served faithfully in numerous
callings. He served for several years as one of the Seven Presidents of
Seventy in the Oneida Stake. He served as Sunday School superintendent for
several years, as ward clerk, and as a counselor in the bishopric. He also
served for many years on the scout committee in the Preston Third Ward both as
troop committee chairman and as advancement chairman. In recent years he
enjoyed farming and being Grandpa Glen to his many grandchildren and
great-grandchildren, as well as to the neighborhood children. He could repair
almost anything and was always helping others or fixing things for family or
friends. After every snow storm, he would clear the walks and driveways of
many widows and other needy people. He enjoyed visits with his family whom he
loved dearly. G len is survived by his children Darrel (Marie) Gamble, Roy,
UT; JoAnn (Reed) Winward, West Jordan, UT: Keith (Kay) Gamble, Preston; Mary
Joyce (Paul) Tate, Roy, UT: Lynda (Benton) Smith, Afton, WY; Margaret (John
Mark) Jamison, Smithfield, UT; Virginia (Frank) Eaton, Rio Rancho, NM; and
Nancy (Jay) Jensen, Preston; 47 grandchildren, 64 great-grandchildren; sisters
June Nielsen, Preston; and Neva (Merlin) Mecham, Bountiful, UT; and numerous
nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Grace, his parents,
a sister Corma Chapman, and brothers-in-law Arthur Chapman, and O.H. (Dick)
Nielsen, a great-grandson Tyson Hodges, and great-granddaughters Betsy and
Paige Winward. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, April 2, 2005 at
12:00 noon at the Preston 3rd Ward Chapel, 155 North 2nd West in Preston with
Bishop David Noyes conducting. Friends may call on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at
Webb Funeral Home, 109 East Oneida, Preston, and Saturday from 10:30 to 11:30
a.m. at the church. B urial will be in the Preston Cemetery.
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 3/31/2005.

Gilchrist, Tom W. (Memoriam)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF Tom W. Gilchrist March 31, 1933 - Sept. 16, 2002
Remembering you today and always. We love you Dad! Love, Jeanne and Barbara
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 3/31/2005.

Hatch, Marcene H.
Marcene H. Hatch BRIGHAM CITY - Marcene Humphreys Hatch, 58, passed away March
28, 2005 in the Brigham City Hospital. Marcene was born October 16, 1946 to
Don Humphreys and Claire Allen. She married Gordon Tuck and later divorced.
She married Amos Hatch March 28, 1998. Surviving are her mother, Claire Allen,
Ogden; husband, Amos Hatch, Corinne; sons, Corey Nielson, Logan; Chad (Brook)
Tuck, Ogden; sister, LaDawn Hirst, Roy; brother, Ken Humphreys, Concord, CA;
four grandchildren, 15 step-grandchildren, 14 step-great-grandchildren. She
was preceded in death by her father; grandparents Frank and Rhoda James Allen,
also grandparents Newell Humphreys and Marie Bullough, and her dog Timmy.
Friends may call on Friday, April 1st from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Myers
Mortuary, 205 S. 100 E., and on Saturday from 10:00 to 10:40 a.m. at the
Church. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at River Ward
Chapel, 531 N. 100 W., Brigham City. Interment will be in the Corinne Cemet
ery.
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 3/31/2005.

Hill, Inez
Inez B. Hill OGDEN - Our loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother Inez
B. Hill 88, returned to her Heavenly Father March 29, 2005 at Manor Care
Nursing Home. Inez was born February 13, 1917 in Mendon, Utah to Oscar J. and
Elizabeth Stump Barrett. Inez married,her first love, James E. Barnard June
26, 1937 in the Logan LDS Temple. After 24 happy years of living and working
on the family farm in Deweyville and raising a family James passed away July
29,1961 at Deweyville, Utah. Inez married Ray M. Hill, her second love and a
classmate from South Cache High, December 4, 1969 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.
After 25 happy years Ray passed away April 1, 1994 at Wellsville, Utah. Inez
spent her childhood in Mendon graduating from South Cache High in 1935. After
James's death, she worked briefly for Adams Drug in Tremonton, Smiths Food in
Brigham and the IRS in Ogden. Inez was always active with church activities,
and held many positions over her lifetime. She was called to serve as mis sion
housekeeper while her older brother Ivan was Mission President of the
Northwest LDS Mission. She loved the missionary environment, and later was
called as a missionary to the Florida LDS Mission in Tampa. After Ray retired,
he and Inez were called to serve a Mission to North Carolina on the outer
banks at Harkers Island, North Carolina. Inez was known for her cooking
abilities, her beautiful quilts and the wonderful meals she served to family
and friends. She spent countless hours collecting genealogy facts and
histories. She loved to grow flowers and a vegetable garden was a must each
year. Inez is survived by her two children, Nadine (Melbourne) Grow,
Deweyville, and Nolan J. (Carolyn) Barnard, Layton, four stepchildren, Richard
J. (Jonie) Hill, Hyrum, Darwin R. (Larraine) Hill, Wellsville, Randall J.
(Cathy) Hill, Aloha, Oregon, Lucinda Hill, Wellsville, three sisters and one
brother Geneva (Kenneth) Olsen, Orem, Theta (Roy) Thackery, Etna, California,
Irene Bodily, Mendon, and S tanley (Helen) Barrett, Kaysville, eight
grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 10 step-grandchildren, and 11
step-great-grandchildren. Inez was preceded in death by one brother and one
sister, Ivan J. Barrett and Mozelle Sorensen. The family would like to thank
the staff at Manor Carefor the kindness, tender care and love shown to Inez
while she was in their care. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April, 2,
2005 at the Wellsville Stake Center, 30 South Center St, Wellsville, Utah. A
viewing will be held on Friday, April 1, 2005 at Allen-Hall Mortuary, 34 East
Center St., Logan and on Saturday 1 hour prior to the services at the church.
Interment will be at the Deweyville Cemetery at 3:00 p.m. Condolences may be
sent to thefamily by email at mortuaryobits@yahoo.com. Please put Inez Hill in
the subject of the email.
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 3/31/2005 - 4/1/2005.

Lewis, Jason H. (Memoriam)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF Jason H. Lewis July 8, 1975 - March 31, 1988 Jason rose
above the rest He stood out from all the rest Even the practical jokes he
played added up to the friends he made. We all remember his cheerful smiles
his personality stretched for miles, Remembering the tragedy makes us think
about the chain and it's missing link. It's been 15 long years. We love and
miss you every day. Love Mom, Brent, Jennie, Grandpa Steed & Family
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 3/31/2005.

Mast, Marian L.
Marian L. Mast CLEARFIELD - Marian L. Mast, 61, passed away peacefully at her
home March 30, 2005 surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 29,
1943, in Los Angeles, California, where she was raised and graduated from High
School. Marian married Roger Allen Mast on March 11, 1961. She enjoyed doing
crafts in her spare time, but her true passion was sponsoring people in A. A.
She is survived by her husband, Roger, Clearfield; children; Tim Mast,
Clearfield; Tom (Chris) Mast, Layton; James (Karen) Mast, Missouri; Debra
(Darren) Jackson, Clearfield; Angela Mast and partner Terri, Taylorsville; and
Tressa (John) Blevens, Germany; one brother, Stan Domo, California; 19
grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. The family wishes to thank the
caring people of Hearts for Hospice. She was preceded in death by one
grandchild, Tyler Jackson. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 2,
2005, at 2:00 p.m. at Leavitt's Mortuary, 836 36th Street, Ogden. Friends may
call at Leav itt's Mortuary one hour prior to the services. Interment at
Leavitt's Aultorest Memorial Park. Send condolences to the family at
www.leavittsmortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 3/31/2005 - 4/1/2005.

Pagliaro, Adella Gigliotti
Adella Gigliotti Pagliaro OGDEN - Adella Gigliotti Pagliaro, 97, died
Wednesday, March 30, 2005 at a local care center of causes incident to age.
She was born August 20, 1907 in Costonya, Italy, a daughter of William F. and
Marie Perry Gigliotti. On October 7, 1922, Della married Tony Pagliaro in
Helper, Utah. Tony preceded her in death on July 18, 1982. Surviving are one
daughter, Helen VanHouten, South Ogden; three grandchildren, six
great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren, one brother, Frank
Gigliotti, Price, UT; and one sister, Emma Battagliotti, Washington Terrace.
Della was preceded in death by one son, four brothers and two sisters.
Cremation under the direction of Lindquist's Crematory. Funeral Directors,
Lindquist's Ogden Mortuary. Email condolences to the family at
lom@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 3/31/2005.

Parsons, Mary (Gunderson)
Mary Gunderson Parsons BRIGHAM CITY - Mary Gunderson Parsons, 71, passed away
this Monday, March 28, 2005, in Brigham City. She was born October 4, 1933, in
Garland, Utah, the eldest daughter of John D. and Nora Gunderson. Mary
graduated from Box Elder High School in 1951 and attended LDS Business
College. She married Jerald M. Parsons on October 18, 1951 at St. Benedicts
Hospital. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake City Temple of
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Mary is survived by her
husband Jerald, and their six children: J. Michael (Karen Wixom), Brigham
City; James Lynn (Jacquie), Lacey, Washington; Janeen (Craig Bywater), Brigham
City; Paula (Scott Chambers), Yelm, Washington; Jari (Tim Francis), Brigham
City; and John David (Patrice), Portland, Oregon; four siblings; Karen
Crawford, Tempe, Arizona; Dixie (Paul) Allen, Bountiful, Utah; John Gunderson
(Carol Ann), Brigham City; and Steven (Marge) Gunderson, Grand Junction,
Colorado; 21 grandchild ren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in
death by her parents and one grandson, J.D. Parsons. Funeral services will be
held on April 2, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the Brigham City 5th Ward, 420 South
800 West. Family will greet friends on Friday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the
Gillies-Petersen Funeral Chapel, 634 East 200 South, Brigham City, Utah and a
viewing at the church on Saturday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Interment will be in
the Brigham City Cemetery. You may email condolences to the family at
www.gillliespetersen.com.
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 3/31/2005.

Reeves, Jason
Jason Reeves OGDEN - Jason Paul Reeves, age 30, passed away Sunday, March 27,
2005 from causes relating to sickle cell anemia. Jason was born January 6,
1975 in Ogden to MacArthur Robinson and Nelsene Reeves. Jason's mother is one
of Jehovah's Witnesses. He enjoyed taking pictures even if none of them turned
out, country western music, karaoke even though he couldn't sing, spending
time with family, shopping and watching videos. Surviving are his mother,
Nelsene Reeves Thomas; grandfather Paul Reeves; and four sisters and one
brother, Latonia, Bobby, Brandee, Brionna, and Chakyirra, all of Ogden; one
nephew Jekobe Johnson; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in
death by his grandmother Josephine Reeves, great-grandmother, father,
stepfather, and three uncles. Special thanks to Jesse Hammons, Brother and
Sister Gruber, Brother and Sister Martinez, Ellen Huggard, Mohammed Manassary,
and the congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. Also a very special thanks to Dr.
Justin Mansfield who would greet them in the office How is the team?, and how
he recognized not only Jason's needs, but also the needs of his family. A
memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 2, 2005 at 3:00 p.m. at
Kingdom Hall, 333 W. 7th Street. Cremation under the direction of Myers
Mortuary in Ogden. Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming in which
all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out, those who
did good things to a resurrection of life. John 5:28-29. Send condolences to
family at www.myers-mortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 3/31/2005.

Schoss, Loren
Loren Tueller Schoss OGDEN - Loren T. Schoss, 85, died Thursday, March 24,
2005 of pneumonia and aortic stenosis. He was born March 10, 1919 in Geneva,
Idaho to Fred W. Schoss and Viola R. Tueller. His mother died a month after
his birth and he was raised by his father and stepmother, Rose. He was reared
and educated in Ogden. On April 9, 1940, He married Eldora Glee Pence. They
were later divorced. He married Delone F. Mohr on May 31, 1968 in Logan, Utah.
He was a member of the LDS Church. He served during WWII in the Army Ordinance
Corp in the Asiatic Pacific Theater. He was a licensed electrician and was
associated with Schoss Electric Company. He had an electrical and feed
business in Overton, Nevada. He worked for the Lake Crystal Salt Company,
Ogden Ford Sales, Univac and Cutter Lab. He was preceded in death by three
brothers, Delarel, Vern, and Ferrin. Surviving are his wife, one daughter,
Donna Hall and three step-children, Gerald (Sandi) Mohr, Janice (Gary) High
and Ke ith (Tammie) Mohr. He has ten grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
He is also survived by two sisters, Marjorie Carey, JoAn (Edward) Poll.
Graveside services will be held on Friday, April 1, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at
Leavitt's Aultorest Memorial Park, 836 36th Street, Ogden. Friends and Family
may call at Leavitt's Mortuary, 836 36th Street, Ogden on Friday from 1 to 2
p.m. Send condolences to the family at www.leavittsmortuary.com.
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 3/30/2005 - 3/31/2005.

Sipple, Verna
Verna Elliott Sipple WEST HAVEN - Verna Elliott Sipple, 85, died Monday, March
28, 2005 at Peachtree Place Assisted Living Center. She was born February 8,
1920 in Ogden, a daughter of Vernon Erwin and Onita Lynes Elliott. She was
raised in Challis, Idaho, and in Garland and Tremonton, Utah. She was a 1938
graduate of Bear River High School and attended Henager Business College in
Salt Lake City and Ogden. She lived in Ogden from 1954 to the present. She
married Charles W. Sipple in Ogden on July 11, 1943. They were later divorced.
Verna worked briefly for the U.S. Corps of Engineers in Kingman, Arizona.
Later she was a contact representative at the Ogden VA office. She assisted
returning veterans in gaining their GI Bill benefits: college enrollment, home
loans, and new business loans. She did her part in making the wartime
generation the Greatest Generation. She finished her federal career in 1982
after 22 years with the U.S. Forest Service in Ogden. An accomplished
seamstress and gardener, Verna was a fifty year member of the Ogden First
Baptist Church. She was a Grand Lady of the church and graciously served 19
years as church clerk and many years in other leadership positions. She was a
loyal officer of the American Baptist Women's Organization and a member of The
Lydia Circle. Surviving is a son Charles V. (Joan) Sipple, Boise, ID;
grandchildren Jakki Mohr, Missoula, MT; Judy (Hans Wijmans) Mohr, Menlo Park,
CA; and Jean Mohr and Jay Mohr, Boise. She also leaves six great
grandchildren. Jakki and Judy were especially dear to her because of their
consistent loving concern. She was preceded in death by her parents and a
sister, Lucille E. Skorez, and a grand nephew, Tommy Buddy Hinds. Funeral
services will be held on Friday, April 1, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the Ogden
First Baptist Church, 2519 Jefferson Avenue. Friends and family may call on
Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Myers Mortuary in Ogden, 845 Washington
Blvd., and on Friday from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the church. A special thanks
to Peachtree Assisted Living Center and its caring staff. She loved you guys.
Send condolences to family at www.myers-mortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 3/31/2005 - 4/1/2005.


Spring, Pauline Sharpe "Polly"
Pauline (Polly) Sybil Edwards Sharpe Spring Pauline Spring passed away Jan.
22, 2005 in Clackamas, Oregon following surgery. She was born April 17, 1926
in Ogden, Utah the daughter of Charles S. and Catherine (Cathy) Edwards Smith.
Polly graduated from Ogden High School and Weber State College, after which
she was as stewardess for United Airlines. She was also a preschool teacher
for several San Francisco area schools. She married Dayton Sharpe and they had
two children, Thomas Sharpe and Elizabeth McClure, both of Oregon. They were
later divorced. On November 23, 1975 she married John B. Spring. She is
survived by her husband, son and daughter. Also surviving are her sister,
Audrie Edwards Jones, Riverdale, UT and her brother, Robert S. Edwards,
Tucson, AZ and sister-in-law, Arlene L. Edwards, Farr West, UT; also several
nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother,
Donald R. Edwards. A memorial service was held February 1, 2005 in Tigard, OR.
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 3/31/2005.

Wightman, Destiny Ann
Destiny Ann Wightman1990 - 2005 Our Destiny has made her way to paradise. She
will be affectionately remembered by family and friends as a sensitive and
loving soul who touched everyone she met. A viewing will be held on Friday
April 1, 2005 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The funeral services will be held
April 2, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. with a viewing starting at 10:00 am. Both will be
held at Goff Mortuary in Midvale. Graveside Service will be held at Farmington
Cemetery one hour after conclusion of funeral service. Destiny was born on
February 1, 1990 in Salt Lake City and lost her life as the result of a tragic
automobile accident on March 27, 2005 at the age of 15. She was a dedicated
student at Mount Jordan Middle School in Sandy where she received honors for
her scholastic achievements and made numerous friends. She is survived by her
loving Mother, Hilary; Father Danny; Sisters; Brothers, Grandparents; "Gamma"
and "GG's" and "Auntie". Preceded in death by Grandpa Dee and Uncle Zachar y.
A trust fund has been set up in memory of Destiny Wightman and donations may
be made in lieu of flowers at any Zions Bank branch or by calling
1-800-974-8800.
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 3/31/2005.